Kankakee Junior High School vs Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kankakee Junior High School
Kankakee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
437 students
| Measure | Kankakee Junior High School Kankakee, Illinois | Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem Kankakee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #659 of 670 | #1792 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15103 of 15,369 | #43850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 501 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 26% |
| city | Kankakee | Kankakee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 9.9).
- •Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem does better on math proficiency (26% vs 10%).
- •Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 18%).
- •Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 90.6%).
- •Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.9).
- •Kankakee Junior High School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 437.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kankakee Junior High School better than Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem ranks higher (21.6 vs 9.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kankakee Junior High School and Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kankakee and Kankakee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kankakee Junior High School: 501. Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kankakee Junior High School and Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem rank in Illinois?
Kankakee Junior High School is 659th of 670 and Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem is 1792nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).